Tanta University has achieved significant recognition on the global stage by ranking 621st among 3,000 universities worldwide, according to the latest findings from the University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) for the 2024/2025 academic year. This advancement marks an impressive leap of 80 places from the previous year, underscoring the university's dedication to enhancing its academic stature.
The announcement was made by Dr. Muhammad Hussein, the Acting President of Tanta University, who highlighted the university’s remarkable achievement during a press conference held on March 10, 2025. Alongside its global standing, Tanta University maintained its local ranking, securing the eighth position among Egyptian universities, even as the total number of classified institutions has grown to 37.
Dr. Hussein pointed out, "Tanta University has achieved remarkable progress to advance its global standing, reflecting our commitment to excellence." This statement encapsulates the efforts made by the university, driven by its ambitious strategic plan aimed at elevatory its position within global rankings, particularly focusing on academic publications and research outputs.
The university’s strategic initiatives have been pivotal to its success. It has emphasized the importance of fostering international cooperation with esteemed global institutions, enhancing research capabilities, and encouraging faculty and researchers to increase both the quantity and quality of their scientific output. This drive has been significant for its participation in prestigious academic journals.
To understand how Tanta University achieved this ranking, it’s important to examine the URAP methodology. The ranking system assesses universities based on multiple indicators relating to scientific productivity. Key factors include the number of published articles and research citations, which are integral for determining each institution’s standing.
URAP employs six specific criteria to gauge academic performance: the quantity and quality of publications, international collaboration, and citation impacts. For example, the number of articles constitutes 21% of the total ranking weight, identically paralleled by citation rates. These indicators highlight both the research volume and its academic reception on the global level.
At the heart of this assessment is the use of data from reputable sources, including Web of Science (Clarivate – Incites), ensuring transparent and credible measures for ranking. The total impact of articles accounts for 18% of the ranking, the influence of citations accounts for 15%, and international collaboration contributes another 15%. Finally, the total number of documents published plays a role, contributing to 10% of the overall score.
The drive to maintain and improve international collaboration is also reflected by the university's recent initiatives wherein it allocated several buildings for the establishment of its own international university. Such steps signify Tanta University’s commitment to broadening its academic outreach and enhancing education quality.
The newly established international university is poised to offer students greater access to varied educational opportunities, which aligns with the overall strategy of Tanta University to cultivate global relationships and exchange scholarly resources.
While Tanta University is on its way to achieving more, Dr. Hussein’s remarks resonate not only with the institution’s past triumphs but also with its visionary goals for the future. The university plans to continue improving its academic offerings and enhancing research quality, thereby ensuring its position within the global educational community.
With continuous efforts directed toward enhancing scientific research, fostering innovative academic practices, and establishing lasting partnerships with world-renowned universities, Tanta University stands as a model for academic excellence and ambition in Egypt and beyond.
Through these collective actions, Tanta University sets forth not just to retain its ranking but to push higher within the educational tier, aspiring toward greater contributions to the broader academic and scientific landscapes.
Looking forward, the university envisions its future path filled with more collaborative research projects, bolder academic pursuits, and expanded global reach, collectively championing the cause of higher education and research development.